Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon, a dish that elegantly combines simplicity and sophistication. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a rich and buttery flavor that enhances the delicate flounder fillets. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home in under 30 minutes. The nutty brown butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon juice, elevates this dish to new heights while keeping it healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flounder fillets (4–6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh thyme (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat flounder fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat.
- Dredge fillets lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then place them in the hot pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until edges are opaque; flip and cook for another minute or two until done.
- Remove fillets; discard oil, add butter to the same pan, and cook until golden brown.
- Squeeze lemon juice into the pan; swirl to combine.
- Serve fillets topped with brown butter sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flounder fillet (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg